Download and complete the New Professional Position Request Form (Word template).
Choose the relevant option:
- New position
- Duplicate an existing position (same position description, new position number)
This guide provides hiring managers with an overview of the process for creating a new professional position, including the documentation required, approval requirements, submission process, and review steps.
Following this process helps ensure positions are clearly defined, appropriately classified, and aligned with ACU's Position Classification for Professional Staff Policy and Enterprise Agreement requirements.
Submission: Service Central
Download and complete the New Professional Position Request Form (Word template).
Obtain approval signatures on the completed form, including Finance and the Member of the Executive.
Submit the completed form via Service Central.
Your request will be reviewed and classified by People & Capability (P&C).
Before completing the form:
Your P&C Business Partner can provide advice and support throughout this process.
Download and complete the New Professional Position Request Form (Word template).
Choose the relevant option:
Provide the required position information, including:
All professional positions require a clear and structured position description.
When developing the position description, consider ACU's:
Describe the purpose of the role, including why it exists and the outcomes it is expected to achieve.
Use action-based language and begin sentences with an active verb (e.g. Provides, Manages, Develops, Coordinates, Monitors).
Develop responsibilities that reflect the core duties and ongoing accountabilities of the role.
Consider:
Focus on duties that form a regular and significant part of the role, rather than occasional or infrequent activities.
Ensure the selection criteria align with:
Focus on the qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience essential for success in the role.
Select four competencies from the Capability Development Framework (CDF) that are relevant to the role. All positions must include the mandatory competency:
Live ACU's Mission, Vision and Values
Identify any mandatory requirements associated with the role, including:
The Position Evaluation assists People & Capability to determine the appropriate classification level for the role. For each section, select the statement that best reflects how the position operates most of the time.
Assessment areas include:
Where multiple statements appear relevant, select the option that best reflects most of the position's responsibilities and level of responsibility.
Obtain approval from:
It is recommended that you discuss the proposed position with approvers before seeking signatures to ensure they are aware of the request and can review it promptly.
Submit the completed Professional Position Request Form via Service Central.
Ensure all sections of the form have been completed and the required approvals have been obtained before submission.
The Talent Team will coordinate the classification review across People & Capability (P&C).
This process may take up to 15 business days. Additional information, clarification, or updates may be requested via email during the review process to support the classification review.
Once the review has been completed:
You can then proceed to the Step-by-Step Recruitment Guide to request approval to advertise and fill the position.
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